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Employee Motivation, 2007.
This paper provides a research proposal for the motivation of employees.
1,688 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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In this article, the writer studies ways of motivating Circuit City sales employees. The goal of the proposed study is to attempt to motivate employees to increase sales in each of the city's five Circuit City stores through offering sales personnel in each of those stores, gift card incentives for reaching certain sales goals. The writer notes that the hypothesis for the study is that, during the month that the gift card bonus incentive program is in place, within the five target Circuit City stores city-wide, sales per employee, and overall sales per store, will increase as a result of these incentives.
Outline:
Introduction
Background of the Problem
Study Subjects
Independent Variables
Dependent Variables
Research Methods
References
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"No magic formula exists, anywhere, for motivating employees, but when employees feel unmotivated, not only morale, but business itself suffers. Industrial psychologists might argue that secret(s) to motivating employees lie, in knowing and understanding what makes individual employees tick: what their interests, values, hobbies, and goals are; what they like to do outside work, what they enjoy most (or least) about their jobs, etc., as well as how employees work well together."
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Unions, 2006.
A discussion of the history and value of the unions.
2,115 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses the history of unions and how they function in today's society. It describes the unions starting due to the status of the employees of the railway system becoming vital to their continued operation. It goes on to describe the laws surrounding unions as having their ultimate goal as the protection of rights for individual workers while also protecting the right of employers and consumers to the continued flow of commerce.
Table of Contents:
History
Constitutionality
Structure of Advisory Boards
"Cooling off" Periods and Strikes
Conclusions
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"The National Labor Relations Act, 8(d) establishes the waiting periods for organizations under the jurisdiction of the NLRB; it requires a thirty day written notice by the party which intends to re-negotiate a collective bargaining agreement before the expiration of the contract (NLRA 8(a)(5) or 8(b)(3)). Subsequently, within thirty days of this notification, the party must also notify the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service of their intent not to renew the CBA. Finally, a waiting period of sixty days after this second notice is served is required before any lockout or strike actions are taken by either party involved in the dispute (ibid.)."
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Poverty among Immigrants, 2006.
This paper examines the reasons for the gap between U.S. born Americans, who appear to enjoy a higher standard of living, and non-U.S. born citizens, who appear to have a lower standard of living.
2,895 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper explains that some of the reasons for the differences in earning power of immigrant population are directly related to their academic level and language skills; as these immigrants gain new qualifications and their language skills, their statuses improve and they come out of the poverty trap. The author points out that immigrants also send some of their earnings to their home country to support their extended families thus reducing their own standards of living in United States. The paper concludes that immigrant poverty is unusually limited to the first generation immigrants because, within 20 years of immigration, the differences between non-U.S. born and U.S. born Americans disappear and these immigrants become a part of the U.S. society with fewer links abroad. The paper excludes illegal aliens from the analysis.
Table of Contents
Reason for Poverty among Immigrants
Language Difficulties
Remittances to Home Countries
Drugs Abuse by Immigrants
Unemployment among Immigrants
Discrimination against Immigrants
Education Level of Immigrants
Conclusions
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"The Office of Scientific and Engineering Professionals (OSEP) report stated that [OSEP. 1988] proportion of foreign assistant professors of engineering younger than age 35 has increased from 10 percent in 1972 to over 50 percent during the period 1983-1985. About two-thirds of the postdoctoral university appointees are not U.S. citizens, and about 60 percent of foreign students obtaining Ph.D. degrees in the United States remain here. The OSEP however complains that large number of these engineers come from countries where the language and cultural backgrounds are likely to be significantly different from those of most native-born Americans."
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Managing Employee Benefits, 2006.
A review of employee benefits offered to people working in the U.S. and the advantages of offering them to employees.
5,248 words (approx. 21.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 130.95
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The paper reviews the various types of benefits available to people working in United States. The paper reviews the mandatory and voluntary benefits, pension plans, contributions payable and benefits available to employees. It also discusses the advantage of offering an attractive employee benefit package and its role in employee satisfaction and job retention.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Summary
Introduction
Mandatory Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Health Care Plans
Other Benefits
Benefit Management Software
Conclusions
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"The mandatory benefit contributions are unavoidable for both employers and employees. The social security, unemployment insurance and worker compensations have helped the nation provide a basic social security umbrella for its citizens. Even now the unemployed and others who do not have a minimum health and social security cover are estimated to be as many as 40 millions."
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Employment for the Handicapped, 2005.
This paper discusses issues of employment for the psychologically handicapped.
2,540 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper explains that employment, to a very large degree, determines how well any individual will maintain independence in society, which is an important goal for the emotional disabled and is a factor in the determination of the degree of recovery from severe symptomology. The author points out that there had been a trend in favor of full disclosure of a person's psychological history, but this is clearly no longer the case as new legal rulings are changing the manner in which the Americans with Disabilities Act is used to determine disabilities. The paper relates that the rehabilitation counselor can advise his or her client based on the degree to which the impairment is controlled and the potential degree to which the impairment could interfere with the individual's ability to perform his or her duties
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
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"The Americans with Disabilities Act has recently gone through some fundamental changes, which shift the burden of proof onto the impaired person and seriously change the way in which mental illness is regarded in the work place. "Since the ADA became effective in 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court generally has been supportive of individuals pursuing ADA claims..." Yet, three court ruling have changed the climate of claiming disability discrimination under ADA, as they have stated that the disability must be proven in a corrected state, meaning if some reasonable accommodation or medical treatment, such as medication can allow a person to perform job tasks effectively then they cannot be considered disabled."
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Statutory Minimum Wage, 2006.
The paper examines the main determinants of the effects of a statutory minimum wage in the U.K.
2,210 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper explains that an increase in the statutory minimum wage in the U.K. will not affect significantly the rate of employment or inflation but rather might help reduce the extent of low rates of pay; however, a raise would do little to provide living wages for U.K. workers. The author points out that the factors which will determine the effects of an increase in statutory pay on the economy are (1) the number of people or workers entitled to a pay increase, (2) the types of pay that might be included in the statutory regulations, (3) the hours of work the national minimum wage will assess, (4) the record requirements employers need to keep and (5) the extent to which the statutory minimum wage is enforced. The paper states that the theory that a statutory minimum wage would increase unemployment has not been grounded in much empirical evidence.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Expected Effects and Theory
Conclusions
From the Paper
"Other theories including those of social economists suggest that wage setting should be based on "workers needs or socially defined levels of subsistence" (Figart, 2004, p. 3). This suggests that wage levels should be set at a point that allows consumers and employees access to the services and supplies they need to support their families and themselves. Along this line of thinking, the national statutory minimum wage should impose a positive effect, provided it climbs to the point where workers are receiving a sustainable living wage."
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Unemployment, 2006.
This paper discusses the effects of unemployment on the individual and society.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses unemployment and demonstrates the negative impact it has on American society. The paper explains that high unemployment rates frequently result in increased crime, poverty, poor health standards, substance abuse and a lesser quality of life. The paper also relates that there is a proven negative impact of unemployment on an individual's self-esteem and on family and social relationships. The paper stresses that while the U.S. unemployment rate is significantly lower than it has been in previous years, unemployment is still a major social issue and it is for this reason that unemployment is a central issue in economics.
From the Paper
"Unemployment is a major social risk all over the globe: losing a job or not being able to find a job is a frightening and threatening situation and the damage goes far beyond the loss of income (Mather, 1998). Unemployment has a proven negative impact on self-esteem and often negatively impacts family and social relationships. In general, being unemployed reduces a person's standard of living both directly and indirectly. Loss of income reduces ones earnings and impairs his or her ability to fully enjoy life and a sense of well-being. Therefore, even with unemployment assistance, individuals and families suffer from unemployment in many ways."
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"Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up", 2006.
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up" by Frank Pacetta.
1,019 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer identifies leadership principles and describes their applicability in either a military and non-military situation. The writer compares the principles of management and leadership exhibited by Mr. Pacetta with those principles of leadership found in or demonstrated in their work environment. The writer claims that Pacetta's book is a glimpse into the successful turnaround of a struggling Xerox sales office in Cleveland Ohio in the 1990s. Further, the writer discusses how the author uses several basic principles of management and leadership along with his own unique additions to "fire up" his employees and create a successful organization.
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"Leadership is about winning, but it is also about using common sense to win, and Pacetta offers many bulleted checklists and questions that give managers quick, timely advice. He even offers a concise explanation of every chapter, complete with bullets, at the back of the book for someone who needs quick advice and does not have time to sit down the entire book at once. As the reader moves through the book, they begin to have a greater understanding of Pacetta's methods, why they worked, and how to apply them to their own business (or even personal) situations. The book reads somewhat like a sports team's "rah-rah" message before they head out to the playing field, and partly like a military manual. Pacetta uses this voice effectively to appeal to a wide audience of managers who tend to be male and tend to relate to these types of messages because they are familiar with them at home and in the workplace."
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Collective Bargaining, 2006.
The paper examines the history of labor relations in America.
2,547 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The paper looks at labor relations in America. These have undergone many changes, with the development of unions giving the workers a voice and a degree of power, so as to use their solidarity as a bargaining tool. The paper also examines how the union movement evolved and the history behind it, including the various acts that have been passed by the legislators, with emphasis on the Railway Labor Act. The paper concludes that numerous changes have been made in the collective bargaining laws and in various agreements between labor and management, though the basic idea of collective bargaining and of protecting the process has remained strong.
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"In the nineteenth century, there was a kindred spirit between artisans and all types of skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled labor, which developed into a bond of common interest that would in time lead to the development of the American labor movement and to massive changes on the American labor scene. The stabilization of labor unions would also result in the expansion of collective bargaining and wage and salary demands. Labor organizations in the United States were founded long before factories were developed. Between 1790 and 1799, shoemakers, printers, carpenters, and other craftsmen organized "societies" in eastern cities, and as needed they conducted strikes for higher wages and closed shops. The earliest authenticated strike in the U.S. was in Philadelphia in 1786 when the printers union gained a minimum wage of $6 a week. The labor philosophies of these organizations were highly influential in the development of subsequent groups, notably the Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations in 1827. As industry expanded at a time of soaring prices following the discovery of gold in California in the 1850s, trade unionism was revived. Officers from 25 unions gathered in Columbus, Ohio in 1886 to organize all trades and to form the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The organization adopted the policy of collective bargaining to deal with employers on wage matters. By the turn of the century, though, there was a greater need for union organization. Hundreds of items were then manufactured under strenuous circumstances in homes and shops nicknamed "sweatshops," which were overcrowded, inadequately lighted, unventilated, and lacking in proper sanitary facilities. Men, women, and children worked under these conditions for low wages. The AFL worked incessantly for legislative relief to eliminate these working conditions, to abolish child labor, and to introduce workmen's compensation and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Massachusetts passed the first minimum wage law in 1912, followed by eight other states in 1913 (Zollitsch and Langsner 30-32)."
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Pharmaceutical Industry, 2006.
This paper discusses how the pharmaceutical industry affects the U.S. economy.
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the global growth of the pharmaceutical industry and at the important part it plays in the U.S. economy. The writer notes that the United States accounts for 46 percent of the world's pharmaceutical market. The writer discusses the volume and cost of prescriptions dispensed in the United States.
The fact that the pharmaceutical industry is one of the most dynamic and largest sectors in the U.S. economy is examined in this paper. Further, the writer looks at the biotechnology and research fields in this regard. The writer concludes by looking at the growth in employment within the pharmaceutical industry.
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"In 1995, the total retail cost of the prescriptions dispensed in the United States advanced 13.9 percent to $64.6 billion, and in terms of prescription volume, the retail market grew 8.3 percent with 1,235,708,000 and 912,565,000 new and refill prescriptions, respectively, dispensed. The pharmaceutical industry continues to look for innovative ways to reach new customers, for according to the Task Force for Compliance of the National Pharmaceutical Council, "noncompliant patients cost the U.S. economy an estimated $100 billion yearly in lost productivity and extra medical costs, not to mention lost product sales." To target the problem of under use, the industry implements disease management programs, as well as patient-focused education and promotional programs."
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